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Higher fitness equates to stronger cognitive abilities in study

Though not conclusive, the test suggests better fitness may protect the brain

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Better cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults is linked to stronger cognitive abilities, even in those at higher risk for decline due to age or genetics, according to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

The research involved 648 healthy adults aged 65-80, measuring their aerobic fitness (VO2max) during treadmill tests and testing their cognitive abilities in areas like memory, processing speed, and executive function. The findings showed:

The study sugges...

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